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TaoTronics TT EP008 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

TaoTronics TT EP008 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

TaoTronics TT EP008
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

7.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 63%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • taotronics-tt-ep008
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones TaoTronics TT EP008

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

7.3

Calls & Controls

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TaoTronics TT EP008 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 13 mm, smaller driver size than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
15 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 15 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 3.5% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
?
Battery capacity
140 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 140 mAh, lower battery capacity than 97.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
TaoTronics
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
31.8 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 31.8 g, lighter than 82.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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TaoTronics TT EP008 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 85.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (31.8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    31.8 g vs 218 g
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    TaoTronics TT EP008 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 85.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (31.8 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    31.8 g vs 218 g
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 75.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (140 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    140 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    TaoTronics TT EP008 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 75.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (140 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    140 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TaoTronics TT EP008

  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) for reducing background hums like airplane engines
  • Extremely lightweight design (31g) making them comfortable for long-term wear
  • Comes with a useful travel bundle including a carrying case and airplane adapter
  • Impressive battery life for the ANC feature, offering up to 15 hours on a single charge
  • Solid build quality for the price point, featuring metal accents on the earbuds
  • In-line control panel for easy volume and playback management

What customers don't like about TaoTronics TT EP008

  • Audio quality can sound 'flat' or 'thin' when active noise cancellation is turned off
  • Micro-USB charging port is considered outdated compared to modern USB-C standards
  • The ANC module (battery pack) on the wire can feel slightly bulky or intrusive
  • Bass response is moderate and may not satisfy users looking for heavy or deep low-end
  • Higher volumes can sometimes lead to slight sound distortion or muddiness

Verdict

The TaoTronics TT-EP008 is a pair of wired, in-ear active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones featuring an aluminum alloy construction and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Key characteristics include a rechargeable battery that provides up to 15 hours of ANC playtime, a 32-ohm impedance, and a 1.4-meter cable equipped with an in-line remote and microphone. Main pros include its lightweight 31g design, effective reduction of low-frequency engine drone for travel, and high value-for-money at its price point. Notable cons include a slight high-frequency hiss when ANC is active in quiet rooms, lack of a noise-canceling microphone for calls, and physical ear fatigue reported after extended use.

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